As consumers increasingly turn to online reviews before making a purchase, more and more businesses are building up their online presence to influence decision-making and bolster marketing efforts. But...
Providers warned about preparing for new HIPAA regs
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 04, 2022
AS VEGAS — Long-term care providers who have had their attention diverted by pandemic and other urgent matters need to start preparing for new HIPAA requirements as soon as possible, a pair of health-records...
Don’t sleep on HIPAA and cybersecurity
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
May 23, 2021
The recent events of the Colonial Pipeline gas shortage in the Southeast have highlighted a very real concern for our nation’s cybersecurity. Cyber criminals are still out there, and seemingly stronger...
PadInMotion offering HIPAA-compliant EZCall tool for SNFs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 04, 2020
Interactive patient experience provider PadInMotion now offers its EZCall application to skilled nursing facilities and hospitals to empower quick and secure engagement with loved ones via one-touch connectivity....
Feds’ ‘dramatic expansion’ of telehealth widens payment coverage; HIPAA rules are relaxed for COVID-19
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 18, 2020
The federal government removed Medicare restrictions for telehealth coverage nationwide Tuesday while also temporarily relaxing HIPAA obligations for providers. The latter opens the door for doctors’...
Allscripts agrees to $145M HIPAA, kickback settlement
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 11, 2019
Electronic health record provider Allscripts has reached a tentative $145 million deal with federal investigators related to HIPAA and kickback allegations against another provider it acquired last year.
‘Spear-phishing’ led to medical records HIPAA hack; insurer to pay $10M
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 14, 2019
Premera Blue Cross, the largest health insurer in the Pacific Northwest, will pay $10.4 million to 30 states to resolve HIPAA violations.
Casamba adds HIPAA One to network
By
Mallory Hackett
Jun 26, 2019
Casamba, a provider of EMR solutions, will now have HIPAA One on its cloud-based network, which includes Casamba Skilled, Casamba Clinic and Casamba Home & Hospice. HIPAA One provides HIPAA compliance...
Medical records service pays $100K for HIPAA breach affecting 3.5 million people
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 24, 2019
A healthcare company that had not conducted a comprehensive risk analysis prior to a HIPAA breach will pay $100,000, the federal government said Thursday.
CMS seeking providers to take part in HIPAA pilot program to reduce administrative burdens
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 11, 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is searching for healthcare providers to participate in a new pilot program aimed at simplifying HIPAA compliance.